The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-20
AMUSEMENTS.
Nemphl. Tbeater.

"lsuY HAS, n grand OPEN founded on
Victor IIugo's drama, was the musical treat
presented toa large and fashionable audience
last night by Emma Abbott aud company.
II was never before seen In Memphis, and its
brilliant and dihicult music was followed
closely, as IL kept winning upon the audi
cncc 10 the close. Those who expected 10
sec a light, sparkling, opera comique werr
disappointed. Itis OF the higher order, full
Of romance and o~Kacting Ia its roles. The
Abbott people gave the opera In 4 strong
manner, each character being we'll inter
pretcd. Miss Abbott's delightful aria In the
opening act was brilliantly given, and Sc
cured rpunds 81 applause. The second act
contains the love duet with Ruy Blas. sig.
hichclcna II j. one Of the sweetest gems OF
realization, which dcscrycdly secured an
encore. Miss A%nnandaie appeared Ia al.
vantage Ia Casilda. and sang with pleasing
effect . solo in the iirt act and n duet with
Don Sallust, Mr. Pructte. In the third. Nils.
Abbott, who l., Of coursr. a fAyonte In
Memphis sang and nrted never ~ well ~ on
lAst night Tier voice wa ~ puw and fresh
~ ever, and what IL may lack IN strength
aud power, u make up IN perfection 81 exc
cuiion and delightful, bir-llke note, which
hold the ear cntrancnd The choral work oi
the uIwa i quite heavy. ard was wndsned
In nns stylc by The company. Tho choru-e'
vcrc full n volume and swing that hdiri
greatly b. the ehtctiVs rendition Of the %.
crL A. "i,uy Bzuf Nill D. repeated a. thf
Saturday maiinee, the story 81 ths plot VII
notbe uuiuieuutlnr
Ruy Mas, q arksy. humhiy aiorrs Marie
Ther-e. tie guscu. Duu -a'iust The king
prime minister. hate isf. lfe discover
the Iassion oi Roy, and he concludes 90 a.
u ohis oun end1 ard humiiiste the auecn.
lfc disgnises Rus in The Rarb Of a noble aEd
introduces him into oourt Ruy u n
ec,tary. and by hi arts wins high hy0l
from The king Sailust however u dis
rnrrd. The queen u~ciprDgatss The low
~ Ray 81 an ell important j~unetur
Sallust returns. thuuts Ruy With his lOv
birth in the presence Of the queen am
Threatens eNpOsurc. Eny o0uic,.ss, theT
Kills saliust axis tho queens f%0rrircnos ~
BIZ deception, she refuses be iakc. poison
then. when too late. she ~forgiyes him. ans
be- dies. his features lighted with the happi
nczs Of love. sbe falls upon his prOstrai'
form and The curtain dcsocudA
The beautiful oOstumta worn by Mis-
Abbott during the progress IL tie OIrm wen
much admired by tia ladies, ~ We give
full description Of them.
The gosn In which Mis- Abbott make
her appearance In Act 1. as Queen Marie, !
WIN IfAhAllAlf lN fFNNlANMNIh hlANfNN
white mOir antique. the design o noml one
wrought In hand embroidery. IN and ou
among the network 81 wines and blossoms
silver bees, golden butterflies anI
bright winged humming.birls HcUm Z
DIE. An these are IN nature
sire and cplor, aud the effect j. startling an
: AZ the same time beautiful The corsafr
|, l0N. ending IN ap0int front n back. III
fnuut " a network uf delicate Vincs, and lus
emerging from this on either side II q ful
sinrd humming bird ON the wing The nee
aud shoulder are protected by the Abbot
70 collar. which IL n partial revival Of that wor
by Marie Antoinette. This u wrought Il
pearls aud colon % match the skirt. IN
b latter u In five panels four forming IA
4 double mblicr aud sides. the fifth wcrpin
90 In a graceful train at The back. Zach
these panels IA embroidered In the intrcai
p designs before mentioned. and some idea
their clahoraiencss may be- formed When
Q " known that the embroidery alone COS
morr than $1,000, aud required the work ,
i've women a. many months.
q While the hnt costume was admired Il
n iis delicate beauty, H. richncs, act scon
brought ont one which " gDrgoous In 4
= details. Two c0lop morn difficult
harmonic than rcd and yellow arr hard
lind. and la selection 81 materials for th
beautiful costume ~ ruby and amber N
N harmony Of contrast IA complete. The froI
" Of amber velvet the tides OF ruby aud u
train a combination Of the two. Over oil
, anetNork u silver and pearls which great
y enhances IN brilliancy. With this dress
4. worn 4 royal mantle. bOrdcrud with n dec
baud Of Ufmino aud extends Tor yards ovl
the gowns massive trim. With both the
\ dfeSscl Miss Abbott woafs q charming tar